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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 297.56 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 297.56 and 136.86 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 297.56 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/297.56 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 297.56 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 40,723.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723.29/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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